MYLA Pablo credited coach Roger Gorayeb as she finally got the recognition as a true star in a team featuring giants.

Tears flowed down her cheeks as she received the Finals Most Valuable Player trophy in the Shakey’s V-League Collegiate Conference, stepping out of the huge shadows of Dindin Santiago Manabat and Sister Jaja Santiago.

Pablo shone National University completed a comeback form a match down to win the best-of-three title series with a 25-21, 26-24, 25-19 victory over powerhouse Ateneo on Sunday at The Arena in San Juan.

“Nagthank you lang ako sa kanya kasi actually siya yung tumatayong tatay ko sa loob ng court and then sa training,” said Pablo right after she was awarded with the Finals MVP

The 22-year old pride of Tarlac had moments of brilliance for the Philippine Under-23 team under Gorayeb in the Asian meet earlier this year, and she continued to work on her game under the multi-titled coach.